Ageism

Forms of Ageism

http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/Documents/H/B/HB1032.html

This page describes several forms of ageism.

 

How to File A Complaint

http://www.os.dhhs.gov/progorg/ocr/agefile.html

This page provides information about how to file a complaint about age discrimination.

 

Senior Resouce

http://www.seniorresource.com/

This site has lots of information for seniors. It discusses living options, finances, insurance, and also has an interesting section on why seniors are crucial to the economy.

 

Administration on Aging

http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/

This government page has tons of information for the elderly and their families. It includes information on health care, abuse, retirement, and information for caregivers.

 

Social Security Online

http://www.ssa.gov/

This site has information on social security rules, the future of social security, and will calculate an estimate of what your social security benefits should be.

 

Elderhostel

http://www.elderhostel.org/

Information on the elderhostel program. It describes what an elderhostel vacation is like and how to take one.


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